Idaho Falls Fairview Community Preparedness

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Idaho Falls Fairview Community Preparedness

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Idaho Falls Fairview Community

Want to test your radio? Have questions? Want to just chat?

Call or text 541-801-6431 anytime between 8am and 9pm.

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    GroupMe Signup

    Get a GroupMe account, then request to join the group.
    GroupMe WebsiteFairview Emergency Communication Group

    Radio info, no affiliations, personal preferences only

    Best Value

    Lower Cost, Plenty Good

    Best Value

    Wouxun KG-S65G


    Worthwhile antenna upgrade


    Expect ~5 mile range.  You need a GMRS license, valid for your family.  No test, only a small fee

    BuyTwoWayRadios.com

    A Favorite

    Lower Cost, Plenty Good

    Best Value

    Wouxun KG-805G


    Worthwhile antenna upgrade


    Expect ~5 mile range. You need a GMRS license, valid for your family. No test, only a small fee.

    Lower Cost, Plenty Good

    Lower Cost, Plenty Good

    Lower Cost, Plenty Good

    Midland GXT-1000


    Technically a GMRS radio.

    Expect 3 to 4 mile range.


    You should get a GMRS license.

    Ultimate Handheld

    Lower Cost, Plenty Good

    Family Radio Service (FRS)


    No license required.


    Expect about 0.5 mile range. Works in many cases for practice radio nets.


    Many brands to choose from. Midland is popular.


    Buy at local stores of online.

    Ultimate Prepper GMRS

    Wouxun handhelds


    BuyTwoWayRadios and BetterSafeRadio are the only authorized U.S. distributors for Wouxun radios.  If you buy from someone else, it could be a counterfeit.


    GMRS license required.

    BetterSafeRadio.com

    Ultimate Long-Range GMRS

    Wouxun KG-1000G(+)


    Worth it!  With an external antenna (required) you can communicate ~50 miles.


    GMRS license required.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please reach us at jonathan_dodge@icloud.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

    If you are unsure of what type of radio to buy, please contact  Jonathan Dodge.  He has radios to loan, sell at cost, or donate, as the  case may be.  541-801-6431 or jonathan_dodge@icloud.com 

    The Emergency Response Committee and the Emergency Communications Specialist (Jonathan Dodge).

    The Fairview Emergency Communication group is announce-only.   Disallowing replies eliminates unwanted "chatter".  This is one of the  reasons for choosing GroupMe. 

    Use your phone if it is working, otherwise contact one of your district leaders.  They relay messages during scheduled radio nets.

    Please see the map in the image carousel above.  Or contact Jonathan Dodge at jonathan_dodge@icloud.com or 541-801-6431.  He can tell you which zone and district you are in.

    Please contact Jonathan Dodge at jonathan_dodge@icloud.com or 541-801-6431.  He can tell you which zone and district you are in and who the zone and district leaders are.

    This  website is not an official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of  Latter-Day Saints.  It is for informational purposes only.

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